Réunion (1848-date) 20 Francs, 1969 – 1973

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Réunion (1848-date) Réunion (1848-date)
Currency Franc (1816 – 1965)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 20 Francs
Year 1969 – 1973
Ruler Fifth Republic (1958–9999)
Composition Aluminium-nickel-bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 4
Diameter (mm) 23.5
Thickness (mm) 1.6
Demonetized Yes

Description

20 Francs from Réunion (1848-date). Issued from 1969 to 1973. Struck in Aluminium-nickel-bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel). Measures 23.5 mm and weighs 4 g.

Obverse
Marianne head left, wearing a winged phrygian cap. 4 ships in the background. Date below. (French Republic)
Reverse
Crowned shield (coat of arms of Saint-Denis de la Réunion) divides value, ribbon below with "PRAETER OMNES ANGULUS RIDET" motto.
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage xf Comment Frequency
1973  Owl 550K — 39%
1972  Owl 300K — 26%
1971  Owl 200K € 6,00 21%
1970  Owl 200K € 7,60 22%
1969  Owl 200K — 26%

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